Is 3D printing poised to bring about "the next industrial revolution?"

A decade ago, consumers accepted waiting a week for their product but now with the infusion of companies such as Amazon and Alibaba, consumers are making their purchase decisions based on how quickly they will receive the product. In order to stay competitive in the marketplace, companies are turning to 3D printing to create their products quicker.

Pressure is building on companies to disclose more information about their climate-related risks, but it remains to be seen whether such calls will actually pose a burden for more than a handful of isolated companies.

IDC Manufacturing Insights is offering a new MaturityScape platform to aid companies in developing effective "next-generation" product-lifecycle management (PLM) strategies.

IAG Cargo has launched a Boeing 777-200 serving Cape Town, South Africa.

Janam Technologies LLC has launched the XT2, an ultra-rugged, ultra-compact touch computer.